Volkswagen Recalls Over 679,000 Vehicles Due to Roll Away Risk

If you or someone you know is the proud owner of a Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle, GTI, Golf, or wagon, keep reading. Your ride may be one of over 679,000 recently recalled by the manufacturer due to the possibility it may roll away while you're not in it.

According to Consumer Reports, the issue reportedly centers around a switch that indicates which gear the vehicle is in. Meaning it's possible you may think your vehicle is in park, but could very well still be in reverse or drive.

The recall applies to the following makes, models, and years:

2012-2016 Beetle coupes manufactured from June 10, 2011, through July 29, 2016

2017-2019 Beetle coupes manufactured from July 15, 2016, through June 4, 2019

The recall is expected to begin on October 11th (2019). To find out if your specific vehicle is impacted, enter your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's website. Not sure where to look for that? Start with one of the more common places, along the driver's side of the dashboard on the edge closest to the front of the car (you should be able to see it through the windshield), on the driver's side door jam, along the front or top of the engine, or on the engine frame. The dashboard and door jam will be the easiest places to look.